Lexic.us

Definition of Cocoon

1. Verb. Retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment. "She loves to stay at home and cocoon"

2. Noun. Silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs.

3. Verb. Wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection.

Definition of Cocoon

1. n. An oblong case in which the silkworm lies in its chrysalis state. It is formed of threads of silk spun by the worm just before leaving the larval state. From these the silk of commerce is prepared.

Definition of Cocoon

1. Noun. The silky protective case spun by the larvae of some insects and moths in which they metamorphose, the pupa. ¹

2. Noun. Any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical. ¹

3. Verb. To envelop in a protective case, or to withdraw into such a case. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Cocoon

1. to wrap or envelop tightly [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cocoon

coconut crabs coconut cream coconut macaroon coconut meat coconut milk coconut oil coconut palm coconut palms coconut sound coconut tree

coconut water coconuts coconutty coconversion cocoon (current term) cocooned cocooneries cocoonery cocooning cocoonings

cocoonish cocoonlike cocoons cocopalm cocopalms cocopan cocopans cocopeat cocoplum

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